The attorneys
Two trial lawyers,
one philosophy.
Both partners are Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Specialists — a credential held by roughly 1% of Florida lawyers. Together, they have tried more than 500 cases to verdict.
photograph: William C. Ruggiero
William C. Ruggiero
Founding Partner · Board Certified · ABOTA Advocate
35+ years of practice. 400+ jury trials. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for 25 consecutive years. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court bar in 1995.
Read full profile →photograph: Vanessa Lagios
Vanessa Lagios
Partner · Board Certified · ABOTA Member
100+ jury trials in 18 years. University of Miami J.D.; Vanderbilt undergraduate, Track and Field captain. With the firm since 2008.
Read full profile →Why it matters
Two specialists, not one.
Most personal injury firms have one credentialed attorney; the rest of the work is handled by associates and paralegals. At Ruggiero & Lagios, both partners are board-certified specialists. Both have tried over 100 cases. Both will be available to you throughout your case.
When the insurance company looks at who's representing you, they see two trial lawyers who try cases. That changes the offer.
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